Proverbs 28:2

King James Version (KJV)

For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.

Translations

Proverbs 28:2 - Amplified Bible

When a land transgresses, it has many rulers, but when the ruler is a man of discernment, understanding, {and} knowledge, its stability will long continue.

Proverbs 28:2 - American Standard Version

For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.

Proverbs 28:2 - Bible in Basic English

Because of the sin of the land, its troubles are increased; but by a man of wisdom and knowledge they will be put out like a fire.

Proverbs 28:2 - Darby Bible

By the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding [and] of knowledge, [its] stability is prolonged.

Proverbs 28:2 - English Standard Version

When a land transgresses, it has many rulers, but with a man of understanding and knowledge, its stability will long continue.

Proverbs 28:2 - King James Version

For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.

Proverbs 28:2 - La Biblia de las Americas

Por la transgresiòn de la tierra, muchos son sus prìncipes;
pero por el hombre entendido y de conocimiento permanece estable.

Proverbs 28:2 - The Message

When the country is in chaos,
   everybody has a plan to fix it—
But it takes a leader of real understanding
   to straighten things out.

 

Proverbs 28:2 - New American Standard Bible

By the transgression of a land many are its princes, But by a man of understanding {and} knowledge, so it endures.

Proverbs 28:2 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Por la transgresiòn de la tierra, muchos son sus prìncipes;
Pero por el hombre entendido y de conocimiento permanece estable.

Proverbs 28:2 - World English Bible

In rebellion, a land has many rulers, But order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.

Proverbs 28:2 - Young's Living Translation

By the transgression of a land many [are] its heads. And by an intelligent man, Who knoweth right -- it is prolonged.

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